A blog about trying to live a green life in the city with as much of a country feel as possible. Vegetables, foraging, preserves, crafts, wildlife, community, recycling, cycling... Helen, Leyton, London, E10
Sunday, July 1, 2012
home-made comfrey ointment
Today I made some comfrey ointment using coconut oil I got from the chemist and leaves from comfrey which I got from the garden.
I melted the oil in a pan and put in the leaves all chopped up and then stirred and stirred for over 10 minutes before pouring through a mini sieve into a jar. The ointment is very dark green.
It is nearly cool now but hasn't set whereas I was expecting it to be solid by now!
It is good for scratches and grazes. Rub it on twice a day and keeping doing so - for months if necessary - until you either have problem finding the scars or there has been no improvement for aome time. It is good on papercuts as it starts the healing quickly so the cut stops hurting.
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comfrey,
comfrey ointment,
herbs
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